Raiders Defensive Victory Over Titans

In a lackluster offensive duel played on October 12, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the Raiders achieved a key 20-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans, snapping a four-game losing streak thanks to a stifling defense led by Devin White, Maxx Crosby, and Jonah Laulu, which forced three turnovers from rookie Cam Ward, the first overall pick in the draft. Ward completed 26 of 38 passes for 222 yards with a touchdown to David Martin-Robinson (his first career touchdown), but his two lost fumbles and an interception were decisive in the first-half shutout. For the Raiders (2-4), Geno Smith threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns to Michael Mayer and Tre Tucker, while the ground game contributed 46 yards with a TD by Zamir White. The Titans (1-5), without Calvin Ridley due to a hamstring injury, failed to capitalize on drives and faced offensive questions in a game where Las Vegas only outgained by one yardage (226-225) but dominated the turnover differential (-2 for Tennessee).

Quarter-by-Quarter

First Quarter
The Raiders took control early with a 50-yard field goal by Daniel Carlson after a 13-play, 48-yard drive, capitalizing on Tennessee penalties and a Crosby sack that forced a punt. Ward struggled with down passes and an initial three-and-out, limiting the Titans to 37 total yards in the quarter. The Las Vegas defense forced a fumble on Tennessee's comeback drive, recovered by White at their own 24-yard line, but they settled for the kick for a 3-0 lead. The quarter ended with Raiders dominating third downs (3 of 5 converted), highlighted by the constant pressure and Ridley's early absence, which slowed the visiting offense.

Second Quarter
Las Vegas extended the lead with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Mayer after a 10-play, 67-yard drive. They took advantage of a fumble lost by Ward and recovered by Crosby at the Tennessee 45-yard line, bringing the score to 10-0 with the extra point. The Titans attempted to respond with a 12-play drive, but a double sack by Laulu and White left them on fourth down, forcing a punt. Carlson added a 43-yard field goal before halftime, closing out the period with the Raiders leading 13-0, in a half dominated by defensive pressure and Tennessee's inability to advance on third downs (0 of 4).

Third Quarter
The Titans broke the shutout with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Ward to Martin-Robinson on a 15-play, 75-yard drive, cutting the lead to 13-7 after overcoming penalties and an early sack. The Raiders responded with a 1-yard rushing touchdown by Zamir White, extending the lead to 20-7 after a seven-play drive supported by a 25-yard pass to Tucker. The Las Vegas defense forced another interception from Ward, limiting Tennessee to 54 total yards in the period. The fourth quarter saw a resurgence of offense from the Titans, but costly mistakes maintained their deficit.

Fourth Quarter
Tennessee attempted a comeback with a 29-yard field goal by Nick Folk after a 10-play, 64-yard drive, cutting the lead to 20-10 with 6:32 remaining, but failed to convert on a fourth down at the Las Vegas 30-yard line. The Raiders' defense sealed the game with a Crosby sack and a forced punt, managing the clock with White's runs. The Titans had one last possession with a hail mary nullified by defensive interference by Kristian Fulton, closing out the game.